LAUNCH CENTER

Success

Fri Jan 05 2024

ExPace

Tianmu-1 15-18

Launch Successful

LAUNCH PREVIEW

Launch Time

(11:20 AM UTC)

Launch Window Start

(11:09 AM UTC)

Launch Window End

(11:32 AM UTC)

RECOVERY OVERVIEW

Location

No Recovery Specified

Type

No Recovery Specified

Rocket Details

Name:

Kuaizhou-1A

Description:

Kuaizhou is a family of Chinese "quick-reaction" orbital launch vehicles. Flying since 2013, Kuaizhou 1 and 1A consist of three solid-fueled rocket stages, with a liquid-fueled fourth stage as part of the satellite system.

MISSION OVERVIEW

Type: Earth Science
Small meteorology research satellites using GNSS radio occultation by CASIC subsidiary Xiyong Microelectronics Park.

COMPLEX OVERVIEW

Location

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Pad

Launch Area 95A